Study: Mexican nationals make up largest group crossing border illegally
Pew Research Center study shows apprehensions of Mexican nationals are 13% higher than during the 2019 surge
by: Julian Resendiz
Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 06:35 PM GMT-0600 / Updated: Mar 18, 2021 / 06:35 PM GMT-0600
EL PASO, Texas (Border Patrol) – Within minutes of being expelled from the United States, Jairo, a Mexican man in his 20s, talks about attempting another run at the border.
“To them (the U.S. Border Patrol), it’s a game of cat and mouse. To us, it’s a dream being on the other side,†said Jairo, who was apprehended Wednesday night in Sunland Park, New Mexico after he and three other migrants jumped over the border wall.
While the recent surge of unaccompanied minors and migrant families from Central America has dominated the headlines, the fact is that Mexicans continue to account for the largest number of unauthorized crossings.
https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/study-mexican-nationals-make-up-largest-group-crossing-border-illegally/
